Production Technician - Aseptic Services

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sponsorship available

Job summary

Alder Hey Children’s Hospital is seeking a Pharmacy Technician or SMT Level 3 to join the Aseptic Services team. The role involves aseptic production, supervision, and ensuring GMP-compliant processes for cytotoxic and CIVAS items, including PN preparation for neonatal and paediatric patients.

The post requires experience in hospital pharmacy aseptic services, strong attention to detail, and the ability to train and supervise staff within a busy team.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 Pharmacy Services or Level 3 Science Manufacturing Technician or equivalent.
• Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council or Science Council.
• Commitment to undertake in-house training and GMP knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Deliver day-to-day aseptic services and products.
• Supervise preparation activities in designated area.
• Maintain aseptic facilities, equipment and stock checks.
• Generate documentation for product preparation and maintain SOP compliance.

Skills

GMP knowledge

Supervision

Training delivery

Team collaboration

Cytotoxic handling

QC/QA practices

Stock management

Labelling worksheets

Communication

Education

NVQ Level 3 Pharmacy Services or Level 3 Science Manufacturing Technician

Registered with GPhC or Science Council

Tools

Automated pharmaceutical compounders

Job description

We are pleased to offer this exciting opportunity to an enthusiastic and self motivated professional to join our Aseptic Services team at Alder Hey Children's Hospital. This is a new role within our team and provides an opportunity to either a registered Pharmacy Technician or Science Manufacturing Technician (SMT Level 3 qualified) looking to take the next step in their career in aseptic services and is willing to develop with the role, to support the preparation of high quality medicines for our children and young people. Working alongside our busy team of pharmacy assistants, pharmacy technicians and pharmacists, you will perform day to day production activities within the aseptic unit. You will use your professional knowledge and expertise to support the Production Manager and Senior Technicians in supervising activities to ensure that high standards and compliance with standard operating procedures and GMP are maintained at all times. Our service provides a wide range of cytotoxic and CIVAS items to our specialist clinical teams, as well as innovative and novel treatments through a wide range of clinical trials. We also prepare parenteral nutrition (PN) for our neonatal and paediatric patients making this a varied and fulfilling role., To deliver the day to day aseptic services and products and maintenance of the aseptic services facilities and equipment . You will be undertaking and supervising preparation activities within a designated area, carrying out in-process accuracy checks. You will accurately generate documentation for the preparation of products and undertake tasks to maintain operational functions of the aseptic facility such as stock checks and cleaning, according to defined procedures., Please see attached Job Description for full details of role and responsibilities. For further information or to discuss this opportunity, please get in touch with Judith King, Production Manager.

• NVQ Level 3 Pharmacy Services or Level 3 Science Manufacturing Technician or equivalent.
• Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council or Science Council
• Commitment to undertake in-house training, Demonstrable knowledge of GMP or QC laboratory practical work experience and/or substantial experience in an industrial /pharmaceutical setting
• Demonstrable experience of delivering training
• Demonstrable experience of supervision of team members, Working with pharmaceutical isolators and using automated pharmaceutical compounders
• Experience in hospital pharmacy aseptic services
• Be familiar with handling cytotoxic drugs following approved procedures, Good working knowledge of safe aseptic practice & Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)
• Demonstrable understanding of good stock management principles, Good organisational skills and the ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure
• Ability to follow processes through methodically and meet deadlines
• Ability to work well within various teams and able to work on own initiative
• Good problem-solving abilities
• Numerate - for carrying out worksheet calculations
• Basic computer skills for production of labels and worksheets, Ability to communicate effectively and in a professional manner with patients and staff.
• Good attention to detail and responsible attitude towards quality and accuracy.
• Commitment to Continuous Professional Development, Proactive approach to developing own training
• Proactive approach to the training and development of new colleagues Sponsorship - We are an approved sponsoring organisation. Applications will be considered from applicants requiring sponsorship alongside all other applications. Please be aware, not all roles are eligible for sponsorship.You can review the list of eligible role and requirements on the government website.